Þórshöfn weather in August (North Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Þórshöfn for August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Þórshöfn usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Þórshöfn in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 92 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Þórshöfn climate page with graphs.

 

Þórshöfn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in August

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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